Fifth District Survey of Manufacturing Activity
Manufacturers in our district share recent and expected changes in shipments, new orders, employment and other aspects of their business (monthly).
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Fifth District Firms Report Cautious Optimism Going Into 2023
March 09, 2023
February's monthly business surveys show that businesses, for the most part, are optimistic about their firms' prospects but less optimistic about the U.S. economy.
Fifth District Survey of Service Sector Activity
Service sector firms in our district report on recent and expected changes in revenue, demand, employment and other aspects of their business (monthly).
Maryland Survey of Business Activity
Maryland firms report on recent and expected changes in business conditions, sales, employment and other aspects of their business (monthly).
Carolinas Survey of Business Activity
Firms in North and South Carolina share recent and expected changes in business conditions, sales, employment and other aspects of their business (monthly).
Fifth District Survey of Community College Outcomes
Our survey of community college outcomes better reflects how the institutions are serving their students and communities than current data collection methods.
The CFO Survey
Financial decision-makers across the country share their outlook for their firms, the challenges they face, and their expectations for the economy (quarterly).
CDFI Survey
Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) across the U.S. provide information on their business practices and the communities they serve (biennial).
Small Business Credit Survey
Small businesses across the country provide insight into their financing needs and their credit experiences (annual).
Regional Analysis
Regional Matters
Our blog examines local, regional and national data that matter to the Fifth District economy and our communities.
Regional Economic Snapshot
This update on the Fifth District economy includes timely analysis of labor market, housing, and other conditions at the state and metro area level.
Rural-Urban Data Maps
These interactive, county-level maps showcase the differences in demographic and economic indicators across the rural-urban landscape of the Fifth District.
Beige Book
Published eight times per year, this report provides an overview of economic conditions within each Federal Reserve District based on anecdotal reports from business contacts and other sources.
Educational Attainment
This annual report provides graphs, maps and tables of educational attainment data and related labor market outcomes for residents in Fifth District states.
Community Scope
These articles provide information and analysis on current and emerging issues in community development.
Econ Focus
Our quarterly economics magazine provides in-depth yet approachable analysis of economic issues affecting the Fifth District and the nation.
Speaking Of The Economy
Hear from our economists, other Bank experts and leaders in the communities we serve in this podcast.